Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3-A

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 26%
Raft
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (42nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 58 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith an average single core score, this CPU can handle browsing the web, email, video playback and the majority of general computing tasks including light gaming when coupled with an appropriate GPU. Finally, with a gaming score of 53.1%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics50.7% is a reasonable 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can handle the majority of recent games but it will struggle with resolutions greater than 1080p at ultra detail levels. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics)
Boot Drive83.5% is a very good SSD score. This drive is suitable for moderate workstation use, it will facilitate fast boots, responsive applications and ensure minimum IO wait times.
Memory16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
Sub-optimal background CPU (17%). High background CPU reduces benchmark accuracy. How to reduce background CPU.
MotherboardGigabyte GA-B85M-HD3-A  (all builds)
Memory10.9 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors, 1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150119
Uptime0 Days
Run DateJun 30 '23 at 09:54
Run Duration127 Seconds
Run User ZAF-User
Background CPU 17%

 PC Performing as expected (42nd percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
Intel Core i5-4460-$194
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.2 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
Performing way below expectations (12th percentile)
53.1% Above average
Memory 51.3
1-Core 90.1
2-Core 175
57% 105 Pts
4-Core 315
8-Core 325
42% 320 Pts
64-Core 324
20% 324 Pts
Poor: 46%
This bench: 53.1%
Great: 72%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD RX 6500-XT-$140
Ram: 4GB, Driver: 23.5.2
Performing below potential (64th percentile) - GPU OC Guide
50.7% Above average
Lighting 60.4
Reflection 77.8
Parallax 130
49% 89.3 fps
MRender 115
Gravity 67.7
Splatting 30.6
54% 71.2 fps
Poor: 44%
This bench: 50.7%
Great: 56%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Samsung 850 Evo 250GB-$100
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: EMT03B6Q
SusWrite @10s intervals: 321 192 113 142 205 107 MB/s
Performing way below expectations (11th percentile)
83.5% Excellent
Read 419
Write 395
Mixed 353
SusWrite 180
76% 337 MB/s
4K Read 32.3
4K Write 63.7
4K Mixed 39.3
133% 45.1 MB/s
DQ Read 351
DQ Write 296
DQ Mixed 303
232% 316 MB/s
Poor: 72%
This bench: 83.5%
Great: 124%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$31
803GB free
Firmware: CC41
SusWrite @10s intervals: 163 170 166 178 171 178 MB/s
Performing as expected (60th percentile)
95.4% Outstanding
Read 162
Write 123
Mixed 73
SusWrite 171
97% 132 MB/s
4K Read 0.7
4K Write 1.6
4K Mixed 0.8
148% 1.03 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 95.4%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Transcend TS1GLK64W6H JM1600KLH-8G 16GB
1600, 1600 MHz
8192, 8192 MB
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
54.9% Above average
MC Read 20.3
MC Write 22.7
MC Mixed 18.1
58% 20.4 GB/s
SC Read 13.1
SC Write 16.3
SC Mixed 15
42% 14.8 GB/s
Latency 156
26% 156 ns
Poor: 28%
This bench: 54.9%
Great: 61%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical GA-B85M-HD3-A Builds (Compare 168 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 8%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 8%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-HD3-A

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 56% - Above average Total price: $260
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HDDRAMUSB
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